Few cars have captured the spirit of simplicity and smart engineering quite like the Citroën 2CV. Designed to help farmers swap horse and cart for four wheels, this French icon became loved for its honesty, charm and ingenious suspension. The 2CV typeface pays tribute to that legacy – a custom font that channels the car’s distinctive form, era and character into typography with timeless appeal.

Inspired by the car’s industrial grey bodywork, its vanilla-white rims, its 1940s era and the honest, functional spirit of its design, the 2CV typeface blends strength with clarity. It echoes the bold lettering often seen on posters and headlines when the car first launched – typography that, like the 2CV itself, was made to stand out and get the job done. The typeface also comes with simple silhouettes of the car, offering a fitting nod to this motoring icon.

Described as an “umbrella on four wheels,” the 2CV was designed for pure function – with lightweight construction and ingenious suspension, allowing the car to carry a basket of eggs across a ploughed field without breaking a single one. More than 3.8 million of these cars were made, proving that smart, honest engineering never goes out of style.

The Citroën 2CV was created to be the ultimate no-nonsense car: light, robust and as practical as it gets. The idea came from Citroën’s Vice-President Pierre Boulanger, who wanted a simple, affordable vehicle that could replace the horse and cart still used by many farmers. The brief? Build a car that could carry 50 kg of goods to market at 50 km/h, use minimal fuel and handle muddy country roads with ease.

With just 12.5 horsepower, the 2CV wasn’t built for speed – but that didn’t stop it from becoming a star. This humble car has appeared in countless films, proving that charm and clever engineering go a long way. From Bond’s daring escape in For Your Eyes Only to the nostalgic streets of Paris in Amélie, the 2CV steals the scene every time.